Evidence that people understand the association principle is demonstrated in all of the following examples EXCEPT:
(a) People tend to take steps to associate themselves with sports teams after team victories.
(b) People are more willing to transmit good news than bad news.
(c) People tend to assign more positive characteristics to attractive people.
(d) Parents discourage their children from befriending other children with bad reputations.
ANSWER: C
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